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Canon A810 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon A810 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Updated by Leica D-Lux 6
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Canon A810 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon A810 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A810 was announced 17 months later than the D-LUX 5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A810 scores against the D-LUX 5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 A810 D-LUX 5 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2010More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon A810

 D-LUX 5 A810 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Leica D-LUX 5

 A810 D-LUX 5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A810 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 has outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A810 and the D-LUX 5.

Canon A810 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and D-LUX 5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and D-LUX 5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A810 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A810 will give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger A810 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography details
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography details
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography details
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography details
64
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (271g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography highlights
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
29
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (271 grams)
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Canon A810 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon PowerShot A810Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Leica D-LUX 5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 gr (0.38 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $99 $799